While it’s taken the Resident Evil 4 remake a decent amount of time to get roughly up to par with the original, it did eventually get its Mercenaries DLC, and now, it has the Ada Wong-led Separate Ways side story. Here’s how to access it, and what it actually entails.
How much is the Separate Ways DLC (and what platforms is it on)?
The Separate Ways DLC is a side story that deals with series frenemy Ada Wong, providing an extended look at the events of the game while providing some backstory on the greater Resident Evil universe.
It’s $9.99 as a piecemeal DLC purchase and is available for all RE4 remake platforms on September 21, 2023, including PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
How to start Separate Ways in the Resident Evil 4 remake
After you’ve purchased and downloaded the Separate Ways DLC, all you need to do is go to the main menu and select it.
It’s a completely different mode, and equipment will not carry over into the core game. You can, however, import costumes into Separate Ways, notably Leon Kennedy’s costumes. Outfits and accessories (like sunglasses) are fair game for Leon in this DLC.
What difficulty modes does Separate Ways have?
Separate Ways has the following difficulty modes at the start:
- Assisted
- Standard
- Hardcore
- Professional (unlocked after completing the game)
What are Ada Wong’s controls in Separate Ways and how does she play?
Ada has access to multiple control schemes, as well as some accessibility options (all visible above) just like you would in the core game with Leon.
She also has the ability to parry with a knife, and utilize a grapple gun with the R1 (RB) button.
